AIMS Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarship
The AIMS Google DeepMind Scholarship is a fully residential one-year Master's programme at AIMS South Africa, training African students in AI for Science - combining artificial intelligence and machine learning with real scientific research problems.
Eligible Fields of Study
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with Google DeepMind supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ Citizen of an African country
- ✓ Strong undergraduate qualification in mathematics, computer science, physics or a related quantitative field
- ✓ Passionate about mathematics, artificial intelligence and machine learning
- ✓ Able to commit to a fully residential year at AIMS South Africa
- ✓ Strong problem-solving ability (assessed via the online application's mathematics and coding problems)
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition fees
- ✓ On-campus accommodation
- ✓ Living expenses
- ✓ Medical insurance
- ✓ Costs for AI experiments and research projects
- ✓ Return flights to South Africa
- ✓ Mentorship from Google DeepMind and AIMS researchers
- ✓ Research exposure on real scientific problems
How to Apply
Steps to complete your African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with Google DeepMind bursary application
- 1
Visit the AIMS South Africa application portal
- 2
Complete the online application form
- 3
Write a motivational letter of approximately 500 words
- 4
Complete the online mathematics questions and one coding problem (this is not an exam - the panel uses it to see how you approach problems)
- 5
Upload your academic transcripts and supporting documents
- 6
Wait for review and interview invitation
- 7
Attend interview if shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy or passport
- 📄 Undergraduate academic transcripts
- 📄 Degree certificate (or expected results letter)
- 📄 CV
- 📄 Motivational letter (approximately 500 words)
- 📄 Two academic references
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the AIMS Google DeepMind scholarship?
- A fully funded, one-year Master's programme at AIMS South Africa in partnership with Google DeepMind, focused on AI for Science - using artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real scientific problems.
- Who can apply for the AIMS Google DeepMind scholarship?
- African citizens with a strong undergraduate background in mathematics, computer science, physics or a related quantitative field, passionate about AI and machine learning research.
- What does the AIMS Google DeepMind scholarship cover?
- Tuition, on-campus accommodation, living expenses, medical insurance, the cost of AI experiments and research, and return flights to South Africa.
- What's involved in the application?
- A motivational letter of about 500 words, an online form with mathematics questions and one coding problem (used to see how you approach problems rather than as an exam), academic transcripts and references.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 6 March 2026
Apply on African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with Google DeepMind's official siteInformation verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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